fingering with bleeding cuticle

[Rr7790]

Hello,
I recently fingered a woman of unknown status and noticed afterwards that my cuticle had a black scab on it. I had not noticed it before and have no idea if it was bleeding at the time I was fingering her. Is there any risk associated with this activity assuming that my cuticle was bleeding at the time? It was a small cut, and I have researched several forums where they say there has never been any reported cases of infection in this matter, but it just seems that if a needlestick is considered a risk how is this not considered to be a risk? The woman I was with didn't seem to be promiscuous so I feel that lowers my chances even though her status is unknown to me. Any analysis on this would be much appreciated.

Thanks so much

[Edward W Hook, MD]

Welcome back to  our Forum.  I note that this is your 2nd post in less than a week.  I need to remind you that we ask clients to post no more than two questions/threads on our Forums over and 6 month period in order to allow others the chance to have their questions answered as well.  I also wonder why it is that you suddenly have so very many concerns of late.  

As for your question, this was a no risk exposure.  you already note that your partner is low risk but even more important is that the activity you describe is masturbation and as you note, there has NEVER been a case of HIV transmission associated with masturbation of an infected partner, even when there are surface cuts and scrapes present.  Surface wounds such as cuts and scrapes are different than deep introduction of infected material into tissue which is what happens when needles transmit infection.  Contamination of surface wounds are not vulnerable in the same way.  

Bottom line, this was a no risk exposure which does not require testing or concerns.  EWH

[Vin0107]

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